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Family Vacation at Pine Ridge Dude Ranch in the Catskills - Review & 1-Night Stay GIVEAWAY

7/27/2019

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US Japan Fam's review of Pine Ridge Dude Ranch Family-Friendly All-Inclusive Resort - WIN 1 night stay!!
If you have a city slicker family like mine, you like to get away every once in a while and let your kids experience different environments, am I right!? For your next family vacation, I highly recommend the uber family-friendly Pine Ridge Dude Ranch all-inclusive resort in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, named one of the top 10 family resorts in the USA, just a quick and easy 2.5 hour drive from NYC! Watch our highlights video and keep reading for more details about what you can expect, and don't forget to enter my GIVEAWAY at the bottom for your chance to win 1 night at Pine Ridge Dude Ranch, named the #1 East Coast Dude Ranch!

Disclaimer: We were provided a complimentary stay in exchange for our review, but as always, all thoughts and opinions are my own and complete unbiased!

THE ACTIVITIES:
Most activities are complimentary, including indoor and outdoor pools with water slides (no kiddie pools unfortunately), bounce pillow (my husband's favorite), playground, petting zoo (my son's favorite), rock wall, archery (watch the video, I was worse than my 3.5 year olds, yikes!!),  tractor rides, paddle boats, sports and board games, after-dinner activity (like meeting a new baby animal or feeding horses), marshmallow roasting at the campfire, and nightly entertainment like magicians and comedians (though it starts at 9pm which was just too late for my kiddos), and really fun activities led by the social director throughout the day (things like line dancing, inflatable horse races, and water balloon battles).

Most packages also include a trail ride (ages 8+) and daily pony ride for younger kids, and extra experiences can be purchased such as private riding lessons, "own a horse for the day", hands on barn experiences, and more. If you need some kid-free time, they do have a half day camp for kids ages 3-10, which is extra ($35 for 1 kid, $55 for 2 kids, $70 for 3 kids). Other extras include the arcade, lasertag ($10/person), paintball ($35/person), and massage.
US Japan Fam reviews family-friendly all-inclusive Pine Ridge Dude Ranch in the Catskills
THE FACILITIES:
The ranch is well themed - very rustic with Western decor to the max! All staff were outfitted in flannel shirts and cowboy hats (and all were incredibly friendly and helpful!), most guests wore cowboy boots, it was kitsch in the best way! We were provided a large room in the Dakota wing that included a king bed, XL full bed, and bunk bed (which my kids went nuts for!). It was spacious, even with luggage, a stroller, and one of their cribs you still wouldn't feel cramped. It was also nice and quiet, which I find to be hit or miss at hotels - I always bring ear plugs but was pleasantly surprised to not need them at the ranch! The grounds were large with lots of greenery, but never more than a 5 minute walk between activities.
US Japan Fam reviews family-friendly all-inclusive Pine Ridge Dude Ranch in the Catskills
THE FOOD:
The food at Pine Ridge was SO GOOD!!! Check-in is at 2pm so your first included meal is dinner, from 6-7PM, which always includes a salad bar and a few entrees to choose from, as well as dessert (jello, ice cream, and a pie or cake). Breakfast, from 8-9:30AM, is buffet style with delicious hot treats such as eggs, bacon, pancakes with fruit topping, selection of cereals and oatmeal, fruit and yogurt bar, and pastries. Lunch varied, from 12:30-1:30PM, sometimes buffet style in the dining room and sometimes outdoor BBQ, and is your last meal on check-out day. They also have some food and beverage options that aren't included: alcohol in the dining room or at other bars, a Starbucks kiosk, poolside bar, and Chuckwagon Grill & Snackbar (open from 2pm). That said, we found eating their 3 meals a day was plenty and we didn't need to purchase extra.
US Japan Fam reviews family-friendly all-inclusive Pine Ridge Dude Ranch in the Catskills
DEALS & RATES:
Pine Ridge Dude Ranch by nature, as an all-inclusive resort, is not cheap vacation, but it's also not as expensive as you might think. Rates in summer go for as low as $209 per adult per night ($69 - $99 per child), and just $149 per adult per night in September! You can find some great deals on their website here, for example 50% off your 3rd night, 10% off for military and first responders. And don't forget, pretty much everything is included (except for tips), so when you calculate that, as well as not having to pay for air fare to an all-inclusive in the Caribbean let's say, it really is a great bang for your buckaroo!! They also have day passes if you live nearby or are staying elsewhere. These are $40 per adult, $20 per child, and include lunch, a pony ride per child, indoor / outdoor pools, tractor rides, bounce pillow, petting zoo, basketball, tennis, bocce, shuffleboard, and more. An extra $25 per trail ride.
THE GIVEAWAY:
Enter for your chance to win a one-night stay for 4 people in the Rafflecopter box below! Open to US residents ages 18+. The more actions you take, the more chances to win you will accumulate. GOOD LUCK!
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31 Comments
Lily Wolfe
7/27/2019 07:18:29 pm

I’m excited for the archery!

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Liz Mo
7/27/2019 07:39:09 pm

Most excited about houseback riding/trail ride!

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Yelena
7/27/2019 09:38:28 pm

Horseback riding!!

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J M
7/27/2019 09:51:50 pm

Horseback riding

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Erin
7/27/2019 09:58:14 pm

I haven't been there in 25 years + but I remember the horseback riding was great.

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correy Kustin
7/28/2019 12:54:10 am

I want to be in on the FUN!

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Jessica Moore
7/28/2019 01:17:46 am

I’m excited for the paddle sports!!

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Marina F.
7/28/2019 06:51:16 am

The entire experience sounds amazing, water and horses win!

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Delia
7/28/2019 09:24:48 am

We love pools and waterslides!

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Candice link
7/28/2019 09:29:33 am

My favorite thing to do is eat, but horses are cool too.

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Christina C.
7/28/2019 02:48:48 pm

I'm excited about the paddle board!

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Kathryn
7/28/2019 03:13:09 pm

horseback riding

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Jennifer Weedon Palazzo link
7/28/2019 04:51:07 pm

Horseback riding, for sure!

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Libby
7/28/2019 07:24:24 pm

My kids would love everything, but if I had to pick, I'd say the paddles boarding, horseback riding, and archery. :)

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June leung
7/28/2019 08:55:42 pm

Wow horse back riding

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Kate
7/29/2019 06:42:39 pm

I'm so excited about the petting zoo!

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Kerri
7/29/2019 06:46:22 pm

My girls love archery. This would be so awesome to win!

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melissa
7/29/2019 06:48:34 pm

Horse rides

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Denise Murray link
7/29/2019 06:58:41 pm

We love swimming and horseback riding!

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Dan Heaney
7/30/2019 07:55:12 am

Cowboy camp!

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Rebekah McGee
7/31/2019 11:34:37 am

Horseback riding would be a lot of fun! We did the little loop at Alstede Farms a few years ago and my kids loved being on a horse.

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Bridget
7/31/2019 12:42:56 pm

Horseback riding!

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Bridget
8/1/2019 12:51:28 pm

Can't wait to see who win!

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Lisa Buckley
8/1/2019 01:03:56 pm

Everything! I’d be excited for all of it because it looks amazing!

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Taylor Campbell
8/1/2019 09:02:20 pm

I'd be excited about everything, but especially the horses!

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sara
8/2/2019 09:57:15 am

horses and waterpark sound great!

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Ken Ohl link
8/3/2019 05:04:15 pm

horseback riding for sure

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Terri
8/4/2019 02:52:26 pm

Love horsebackriding and haven't stayed at a working ranch before, sounds like fun!

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jeremy mclaughlin
8/4/2019 04:35:25 pm

The horseback riding.

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Cassandra D
8/4/2019 11:55:10 pm

The inflatable horse races.

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Dana Rodriguez
8/6/2019 10:41:11 am

This looks like a fun place to visit. I am sure your kids loved it!

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